Business Briefs

Rick’s Fine Chocolates and Coffees has started a new regular monthly feature: Date Night. The cafe holds a date night on the third Saturday of every month. Manager Felix Sharp and owner Stacy Gilliland talked with the News Leader about their new idea.

Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents Appoints Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson Interim President of Langston University

The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical Colleges has appointed Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson as interim president of Langston University, beginning July 6, 2023. Dr.

Explosion and Fire at Marijuana Extraction Facility

Oak Cliff Fire responded to reports of an explosion and subsequent fire at a commercial building in southern Logan County late Thursday afternoon.

Guthrie’s Peyton Hayes wins Gates Scholarship

Guthrie High School Senior, Peyton Hayes, has been selected from more than 51,000 other students across the country to be a recipient of The Gates Scholarship.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Returns Saturday, May 13

On Saturday, May 13, letter carriers across central and western Oklahoma will collect nonperishable food donations from homes on their routes as part of the 31st National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Dan Triplett found Guilty of Murder

The jury pronounced a verdict of “guilty” today in the murder trial of Dan Triplett, on both counts, 1st-Degree Murder and Desecration of a Human Corpse.

Jury Selection Begins in the Triplett Trial

The murder trial of Daniel Joseph Triplett opened today with jury selection, in the courtroom of Logan County District Judge Philip Corley.

Guthrie Board of Education Names Three New Principals

The Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education filled three Principal vacancies for the 2023-24 school year. Dusty Throckmorton will be the new principal at Guthrie High School, Jeff Ball will take over leadership of Guthrie Upper Elementary School and Lesley Cotton will lead Cotteral Elementary.

Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week

The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Avery Cyphers. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Justin Cyphers. Avery is involved in Student Council, Bluejay Crew, National Honor Society and is a Valedictorian for 2023.

April 2023 Support & Certified Employees of the Month

The April 2023 Support & Certified Employee of the Month were presented a plaque and a $25 Sonic gift card from Lions Club today. Listed below are the winners and the person that nominated them for the award. April Support EOM was Joyce Powell and she was nominated by Patricia Kliewer.